Brewing Classes Coming up in New York

Are you ready to step into all-grain brewing but not sure where to start? This is an advanced class for the intermediate or experienced extract brewer. We’ll take an in depth look at the mashing process and different styles of mashing/lautering & sparging along with the enzymatic and chemical pathways involved. Additionally, we’ll cover water...

Our intro classes are designed for the absolute novice brewer. They are a fantastic experience for anyone looking to develop a deeper understanding of beer, its ingredients, and the process by which it’s made in a friendly and savvy environment.We teach in a concentrated 2 to 3 hour workshop format that focuses on a hands-on learning experience....

See the brewing process from start to finishTaste and compare homebrew with commercial beerTake home a bottle of class made beerStop paying $6 for that pint of suds and learn the joys of homebrewing. From malt to yeast to pH, one of our house brewers will give you the tools to create a delicious batch of beer at home. We'll start at the very beginning,...

Our dedicated course and accompanying tasting will engross you in the wonderfully complex world of hops which are the delicate, cone-like flower giving many of your favorite brews their delicious and complex aromas and flavors.Hops are wonderfully diverse and are used for multiple purposes. Each variety imparts a uniquely different scent and flavor...

Learn the basics of brewing through demonstrations of home brewing methods including electric drip, French press, Chemex, and AeroPress. Compare cup profiles and check out equipment. (No experience is necessary.)

Brewers make wort. Yeast make beer. Our yeast class and accompanying tasting will delve deeply into the world of everyone’s favorite microorganism. The yeast lecture will cover:A history of yeast as it pertains to brewing and home brewers.Yeast Nutrition, growth and chemical pathways that effect home brewers.How to choose and maintain a happy...

Participants will enjoy the full sensory experience of tea tasting and the tea expert will share anecdotes and background information about each tea. The tea classes will start with a journey into the tea plant itself while also exploring the craft of creating fine teas through a detailed and selective process. Overall, participants will take away...

Participants will enjoy the full sensory experience of tea tasting and the tea expert will share anecdotes and background information about each tea. The tea classes will start with a journey into the tea plant itself while also exploring the craft of creating fine teas through a detailed and selective process. Overall, participants will take away...

Participants will enjoy the full sensory experience of tea tasting and the tea expert will share anecdotes and background information about each tea. The tea classes will start with a journey into the tea plant itself while also exploring the craft of creating fine teas through a detailed and selective process. Overall, participants will take away...

This special course includes:How tea created empires and revolutionized culture.Overview of the production process: harvest, oxidation, blending, and bagging.Introduction to the main types of tea, and their less common variations.Benefits to a lifestyle of overall wellness.

Folks have only been brewing beer and noshing on cheese for oh, several thousand years or so, and we're not about to argue with millennia of delicious history. Whether we're pairing German smoked Rauchbiers with a meaty washed rind cheese for a pure bacon bomb or bright wheat beers and creamy triple creams conjuring banana bread bliss, we'll work our...

Cover temperatures, methods, cuts and preparationSample meats as they are demonstratedOne-stop shop for perfect meat cookeryNever ruin that fancy steak againJoin our chef instructor as they discuss commonly used cuts of meat and how to best prepare them. You'll learn about cooking temperatures and methods, from searing to roasting, as well as the importance...

Build an authentic Thai dish, from sauce to pan fryingGet Connie's insider address book for those hard-to-find ingredientsIce cold beer, just like at the night food stallsLearn to love the famous flavors of Thai food (including "I'm so full, just one more bite.")Connie Sun of Bite Size Kitchen has traveled all over Southeast Asia, and the street food...

Master the face-melting Sichuan pepperAll the building blocks for the best at home Sichuan mealDiana Kuan of "The Chinese Takeout Cookbook"Ice cold beer to tame the heatClassic Sichuan cuisine revolves around a special and very addictive key ingredient: Sichuan pepper.In this class taught by Diana Kuan, author of The Chinese Takeout Cookbook, learn...

Venture past the pho (even though pho is really good)Hands-on!Get Connie's insider address book for those hard-to-find ingredientsBahn-mi: An adventure in sandwich layeringConnie Sun of Bite Size Kitchen has traveled all over Southeast Asia, and the street food was the highlight of her trip. In this class, Connie will share the flavorful, aromatic...

A snout-to-tail demoLearn about those forgotten cutsEnjoy a couple cold ones while you watchYes, you can Instagram the pigIf you're curious about how a pig becomes a pork chop, then join us for a snout-to-tail butchering demonstration with Meat Hook butcher Sara Bigelow. Sara will walk you through the process of butchering a whole cross section of...

Learn how to brew your own beer! We’ll teach you all the basics to get you up and running while brewing a batch of beer. You’ll learn aboutextract brewing, malts, grains, yeasts and how to avoid or troubleshoot the most common problems. All reference materials will be provided as well as a homebrew sample for tasting.Beginners welcome!

Come join us as we explore the magical world of kombucha brewing. We will cover how to make it, the science behind it and who it is and who it is not good for and more! Students will take home their own culture to start brewing on their own.